If you've ever considered hosting your own retreats, this episode is a must! Host Kelley Stevens sits down with Patrick Casale, founder of All Things Private Practice, to uncover insights into running a successful retreat-based business. Patrick, an expert in serving neurodivergent LGBTQA and BIPOC communities, shares tips for profitable and memorable retreats. Learn about common mistakes to avoid, including the importance of social media presence, niche understanding, and unique value. With his expert guidance, you'll gain the confidence to dive into the world of retreat hosting, ensuring that your next one is a resounding success. And if you are still uneasy about stepping out of your comfort zone by the end of this episode, heed Patrick’s advice to “doubt yourself and do it anyway.”

In This Episode:

• Hosting successful retreats
• Ensuring profitability for your retreat-based business
• Understanding your niche and target audience
• Avoiding common pitfalls while running retreats
• Using social media to engage with your audience
• Believing in your own value to get ticket sales

Highlights:

(0:59) – Patrick’s introduction

(5:22) – Patrick shares his journey and current process for managing successful retreats

(12:54) – How to ensure that you are profitable while running a retreat-based business

(15:44) – Three common mistakes therapists make hosting retreats for the first time

(19:35) – Using social media to build and engage with your audience

(25:17) – The importance of believing in your own value rather than relying on your guest speakers’ audience and reputation to sell tickets

(36:41) – Understanding your customer avatar and niche

(43:11) – How to attend one of Patrick’s upcoming retreats

(45:53) – Kelley answers a listener’s question about the best way to communicate limited availability to potential clients

References:

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Onsite Workshops → https://onsiteworkshops.com/

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This podcast is produced and managed by Jenga Creative → jengacreative.com